BARK Act of 2025

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Supports H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based fats and oils necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. Supports general efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), African Swine Fever (ASF) and New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States. 6. Supports general efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R. 237: Paws Off Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested. 7. Supports H.R. 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025; Requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 8. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account. 9. Supportive of H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances. 10. Supports H.R. 3732 and S. 1939: The Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act; To provide protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies. 11. Supports H.R. 3349 and S. 1725: The Healthy Dog Importation Act (HDIA); To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs to address the current gaps in oversight and prioritizes the prevention of disease introduction from imported dogs that threatens both animal and public health. Supports the inclusion of HDIA and several additional animal‑health measures in H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (the Farm Bill). 12. Concerned about the United States vitamin manufacturing is nearly non-existent, leaving it reliant on imports from China which dominates global vitamin manufacturing. This action has created a dependency that poses a significant threat to our national food security, agricultural community, and public health. Supports Congressional efforts and the Trump Administration to lessen the overreliance on China for the production of critical nutrients that are essential to both human health and animal agriculture. 13. Provided public comments on the nutritional needs of breeding female dogs and the importance of socialization and exercise for canine welfare.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Authorizing legislation oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.2253) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) oPeople and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) oProviding for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act of 2025 (H.R.4921) oEjiao Act (H.R. 5544) oVeterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) oSave Animals Through Operational Shelters (SATOS) Act (H.R. 6716) oWildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act (H.R.6078) oOppose Food Security and Farm Protection (S. 1326) Act oOppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845/ S.1306) oOppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 130) oOppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281/ S. 445) oOppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) oOppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R. 597) oOppose Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) oOppose Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) oOppose Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5171) oOppose Protecting Local Zoos Act (H.R. 7159) oConcerns with S.J. Res 69/ H.J. Res. 111 Farm Bill oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) oOppose Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326), Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws oOppose Section 12005 (Healthy Dog Importation Act, H.R. 3349) oOppose weakening of dog protections (Section 12604 (c) ) oOppose Mink Fur Industry Development/Expansion (Section 3201(d)) NDAA (H.R. 3838/S. 2296) o Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) oOppose removal of ESA regulations Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oGrizzly Bears oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oWildlife trafficking oBig Cats Public Safety Act oTrophy hunting oShark fin sales elimination act and shark matters more generally oGod squad/Endangered Species Committee action oRetirement of animals used in research oListing pangolins and giraffes under the Endangered Species Act (and other foreign species) oFunding priorities for the FY27 Presidents Budget Request oEndangered Species Act Implementing Regulations oEvacuation of U.S. citizens pets from overseas in crises oUSDA Animal Welfare Act regulations for dogs oNIH DPCPSI Proposed Reorganization

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Supports H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based fats and oils necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. Supports general efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the United States. 6. Supports general efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R. 237: Paws Off Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested. 7. Supports H.R. 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025; Requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 8. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account. 9. Supportive of H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances. 10. Supports H.R. 3732 and S. 1939: The Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act; To provide protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies. 11. Supports H.R. 3349 and S. 1725: The Healthy Dog Importation Act (HDIA); To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs to address the current gaps in oversight and prioritizes the prevention of disease introduction from imported dogs that threatens both animal and public health. Supports the inclusion of HDIA and several additional animal‑health measures in H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (the Farm Bill). 12. Concerned about the United States vitamin manufacturing is nearly non-existent, leaving it reliant on imports from China which dominates global vitamin manufacturing. This action has created a dependency that poses a significant threat to our national food security, agricultural community, and public health. Supports Congressional efforts and the Trump Administration to lessen the overreliance on China for the production of critical nutrients that are essential to both human health and animal agriculture.

Authorizing legislation Puppy Protection Act (H.R.2253) Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) Providing for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act of 2025 (H.R.4921) Ejiao Act (H.R. 5544) Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) Save Animals Through Operational Shelters (SATOS) Act (H.R. 6716) Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act (H.R.6078) Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection (S. 1326) Act Oppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845/ S.1306) Oppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 130) Oppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281/ S. 445) Oppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) Oppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R. 597) Oppose Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) Oppose Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) Oppose Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5171) Concerns with S.J. Res 69/ H.J. Res. 111 Farm Bill Puppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326), Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws NDAA (H.R. 3838/S. 2296) Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) Oppose removal of ESA regulations Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Gray wolves (listing and cancellation of the National Wolf Recovery Plan) Grizzly Bears Horse Protection Act enforcement Animal Welfare Act enforcement New Approach Methods to animal testing Animal Testing for UV Filters Wild Horses and Burros HISA Wildlife trafficking Big Cats Public Safety Act Importation permits for wildlife Trophy hunting CITES and CoP20 Proposal 4 related to giraffes NIH Chimpanzees Listing pangolins and giraffes under the Endangered Species Act (and other foreign species) Funding priorities for the FY27 Presidents Budget Request Endangered Species Act Implementing Regulations Twenty-Eight Hour Law regulations OSHA general duty clause - animal handling/performance Veterinary workforce shortages USDA permits to import dogs for adoption PACT Act Enforcement Desert tortoise/Florida panther protections under the ESA

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Supports H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based fats and oils necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. Supports general efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the United States. 6. Supports general efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R. 237: Paws Off Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested. 7. Supports H.R. 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025; Requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 8. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account. 9. Supportive of H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances. 10. Concerned about USDA's hiring freeze and other headcount reduction policies that could have unintended consequences on the animal food sector and its customers. We request the Department consider lifting headcount reduction policies, especially for user-fee funded positions at APHIS and FSIS. 11. Supports H.R. 3732 and S. 1939: The Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act; To provide protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies. Also supports the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services including the BARK Act in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act. 12. Urges Congress to support key personnel and divisions devoted to critical animal health and animal food functions at FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine through appropriated funds. The workforce reductions this year raise questions about the Centers ability to meet its statutory review timelines and other regulatory obligations. As the Administration and Congress consider restructuring and reorganizing FDA, it is essential that enough personnel with background and expertise in animal health and nutrition and animal food safety be maintained. There must be a continued and specific focus within the agency to address the unique challenges of protecting the health and welfare of more than 10 billion farm animals and 300 million companion animals. 13. Supports H.R. 3349 and S. 1725: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs to address the current gaps in oversight and prioritizes the prevention of disease introduction from imported dogs that threatens both animal and public health. 14. Concerned about the fact that the United States vitamin manufacturing is nearly non-existent, leaving it reliant on imports from China which dominates global vitamin manufacturing. This action has created a dependency that poses a significant threat to our national food security, agricultural community, and public health. Supports Congressional efforts and the Trump Administration to lessen the overreliance on China for the production of critical nutrients that are essential to both human health and animal agriculture. 15. Supported passage of H.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, FY2026.

Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3732 - BARK Act of 2025; H.R. 3112/S. 1538 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025; H.R. 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025; H.R. 1661/S. 775 - Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act; Issues related to Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Authorizing legislation Puppy Protection Act (H.R.2253) Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/S. 2179) Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 1657) People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) ProTECT Act (H.R. 1934) Opposing the Cultivation and Trade of Octopus Produced through Unethical Strategies (OCTOPUS) Act (S. 1947) Mink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185) Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act (H.R. 2976) Providing for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act of 2025 (H.R.4921) Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act (H.R. 5286) Ejiao Act (H.R. 5544) National Animal Rescue Day Resolution (H.Res.781) Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection (S. 1326) Act Oppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845/ S.1306) Oppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 130) Oppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281/ S. 445) Oppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) Oppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R. 597) Oppose Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) Oppose Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) Oppose Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5171) Farm Bill Puppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326), Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws NDAA (H.R. 3838/S. 2296) Inclusion of Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) Oppose removal of ESA regulations Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Gray wolves Grizzly Bears Access to public lands/hunting of native carnivores on federal lands Horse Protection Act enforcement Animal Welfare Act enforcement New Approach Methods to animal testing Animal Testing for UV Filters Wild Horses and Burros HISA Wildlife trafficking Big Cats Public Safety Act Trophy hunting Wildlife corridors CITES and CoP20 Proposal 4 related to giraffes NIH Chimpanzees Listing pangolins under the Endangered Species Act (and other foreign species) Pork and poultry processing line speeds Funding priorities for the FY26 Presidents Budget Request Endangered Species Act Implementing Regulations Twenty-Eight Hour Law regulations OSHA general duty clause - animal handling/performance

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Supports H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based fats and oils necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. Supports general efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the United States. 6. Supports general efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R. 237: Paws Off Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested. 7. Supports H.R. 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025; Requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 8. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account. 9. Supportive of H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances. 10. Concerned about USDA's hiring freeze and other headcount reduction policies that could have unintended consequences on the animal food sector and its customers. We request the Department consider lifting headcount reduction policies, especially for user-fee funded positions at APHIS and FSIS. 11. Supports H.R. 3732 and S. 1939: The Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act; To provide protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies. Also supports the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services including the BARK Act in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act. 12. Urges Congress to support key personnel and divisions devoted to critical animal health and animal food functions at FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine through appropriated funds. The workforce reductions this year raise questions about the Centers ability to meet its statutory review timelines and other regulatory obligations. As the Administration and Congress consider restructuring and reorganizing FDA, it is essential that enough personnel with background and expertise in animal health and nutrition and animal food safety be maintained. There must be a continued and specific focus within the agency to address the unique challenges of protecting the health and welfare of more than 10 billion farm animals and 300 million companion animals. 13. Supports H.R. 3349 and S. 1725: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs to address the current gaps in oversight and prioritizes the prevention of disease introduction from imported dogs that threatens both animal and public health.

Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3732/S. 1939 - BARK Act, H.R. 3112/S. 1538 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025, and Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Authorizing legislation o Puppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) o Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) o Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) o Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) o Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 1657) o Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) o Mink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185) o ProTECT Act (H.R. 1934) o Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) o People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) o Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) o Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act (H.R. 2976) o Opposing the Cultivation and Trade of Octopus Produced through Unethical Strategies (OCTOPUS) Act (S. 1947) o Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/ S. 2179) o Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act o Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection (S. 1326) Act and related legislation o Oppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845/ S.1306) o Oppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 130) o Oppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281/ S. 445) o Oppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) o Oppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R. 597) Farm Bill o Puppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) o Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) o PAST Act (H.R. 1684) - oppose alternative proposals enabling horse soring o Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies o Gray wolves o Grizzly Bears o Hunting of native carnivores on federal lands o Horse Protection Act enforcement o Animal Welfare Act enforcement o New Approach Methods to animal testing o Animal Testing for UV Filters o Wild Horses and Burros NIH Chimpanzees o Listing pangolins under the Endangered Species Act o Pork and poultry processing line speeds o Funding priorities for the FY26 Presidents Budget Request o Endangered Species Act Implementing Regulations

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Supports H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based fats and oils necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. Supports general efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the United States. 6. Supports general efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R. 237: Paws Off Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested. 7. Supports H.R. 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025; Requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 8. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account. 9. Supportive of H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances. 10. Concerned about USDA's hiring freeze and other headcount reduction policies that could have unintended consequences on the animal food sector and its customers. We request the Department consider lifting headcount reduction policies, especially for user-fee funded positions at APHIS and FSIS. 11. Supports H.R. 3732 and S. 1939: The Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act; To provide protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies. Also supports the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services including the BARK Act in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act. 12. Urges Congress to support key personnel and divisions devoted to critical animal health and animal food functions at FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine through appropriated funds. The workforce reductions this year raise questions about the Centers ability to meet its statutory review timelines and other regulatory obligations. As the Administration and Congress consider restructuring and reorganizing FDA, it is essential that enough personnel with background and expertise in animal health and nutrition and animal food safety be maintained. There must be a continued and specific focus within the agency to address the unique challenges of protecting the health and welfare of more than 10 billion farm animals and 300 million companion animals. 13. Supports H.R. 3349 and S. 1725: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs to address the current gaps in oversight and prioritizes the prevention of disease introduction from imported dogs that threatens both animal and public health.

Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3732 - BARK Act, H.R. 3112/S. 1538 Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025, and Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations language regarding wild horses and burros; Issues related to S. 1326 - Food Security and Farm Protection Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000